Parents and Teachers
- Truth #4: It is important to treat parents as partners instead of clients. Feb 3, 2014Research shows that despite any problems parents may have, they still know their children better than anyone else and can be vitally important school partners if they are allowed to be. Rather than identifying deficits and dysfunctions in a ...
- Truth #3: Communication with parents must be carefully planned and two-way. Jan 6, 2014As important as newsletters, calendars, notes, and even the school website are in providing information to parents (and they are helpful), you do not have true communication with parents unless you get some feedback. You have to know the peo...
- Truth #2: The evidence that parent involvement can make a significant difference in student achievement is beyond question. Nov 4, 2013Research finds that while socioeconomic status is important, the best predictors of student achievement are:A home environment that encourages learning.Parents' high expectations for achievement and future careers.Parents being involved in a child...
- Oct 22, 2013Truth #1: Parent Involvement is all about the children.It is important to be clear about the purpose of parent involvement. Parent involvement is NOT about:Keeping parents happy or out of your hair.Tapping parent expertise.Getting volu...